Research Analyst

Rivel • Westport, CT

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About The Position

Rivel is seeking a highly detail-oriented and intellectually curious Research Analyst to join its Corporate Research team. The position may be fully remote or hybrid for candidates local to Westport, Connecticut. The analyst supports research questionnaire programming and testing, data quality assurance, tabulation and analysis, report preparation and finalization, and maintenance of Rivel’s normative database. The role requires ownership of the accuracy, consistency, and completeness of assigned research deliverables and collaboration with the Corporate Research team on additional research and operational needs.

Rivel provides investor perception studies and strategic advice to public company leaders. For more than 35 years, the company has helped management teams and boards strengthen investor confidence through research-driven insights, Investor Day strategy, messaging development, governance advisory, and sustainability-related counsel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in primary research, market research, insights, or a related research or analytical role.
• Hands-on experience supporting both quantitative and qualitative research.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and shifting priorities while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify and investigate discrepancies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Alignment with Rivel’s core values.

Nice To Haves

• Market research or data experience and/or finance coursework.
• Intermediate-to-advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience with survey programming platforms such as Alchemer, Qualtrics, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Program, test, and quality-check research questionnaires, including question wording, response options, audience routing, skip logic, and study specifications.
• Review, clean, and validate research data; investigate discrepancies and ensure accuracy and integrity before analysis and reporting.
• Prepare and quality-check crosstabs and other analytical outputs, including respondent classifications, filters, bases, and subgroup definitions.
• Draft client-facing reports and ensure accuracy and consistency across deliverables.
• Apply established research standards, processes, and quality-control procedures, taking responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of assigned deliverables before review.
• Final-review reports drafted by other team members, verifying data, calculations, narrative, and formatting and resolving discrepancies before delivery.
• Support the accuracy, integrity, and ongoing maintenance of Rivel’s normative database.
• Partner with the Corporate Research team on additional research and operational needs as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level